President Obama did a better job in border protection!
The number does not include apprehension from the northern border and at airports and other locations within the United States.
Taxes
Independent Redistricting Commission’s Statement on redoing the State’s Congressional lines
December 15, 2023 STATEMENT OF NEW YORK INDEPENDENT REDISTRICTING COMMISSION CHAIR JENKINS AND COMMISSIONERS COLLADO, CUEVAS-MOLINA, FLATEAU, AND FRAZIER ON COURT OF APPEALS DECISION New York Independent Redistricting Commission (“IRC”) Chair Ken Jenkins, and Commissioners Yovan Collado, Ivelisse Cuevas-Molina, John Flateau, and Elaine Frazier, welcome the Court of Appeals’ decision holding that “the people of … Read more
Hypocrisy: Senator Liu’s Residency Bill against Santos
State Senator John Liu introduced Senate Bill 5884 on March 21, 2023 against State Assemblyman Lester Chang. Yet he is touting it against ex-Congressman George Santos on December 8, 2023. The bill would not pass because many elected officials do not live at their residency address. The way it is written, how about party positions … Read more
Governor Hochul’s Solution to the Canabis Debacle: Anyone can apply for a license!
What?!!! Even that, the application process closes on December 4. Governor Hochul’s decision was a response to an existing lawsuit. The problem is illegal use, unregulated product, lack of enforcement that puts safety and health at risk. The law is bad, the policy is bad, the execution is flawed.
Those in power write the law. Elections
Democrats run New York City and New York State. Is that good for democracy? I recommend 1. Open Elections (anyone can vote in a primary); 2. Recall (citizens can petition for a new election); 3. Redistricting be done truly independently without politicians involved; 4. To avoid fraud, voter can freeze absentee ballot request; 5. Voter … Read more
Congrat to Sam Berger for winning the Special Election!
Wait! Election Day September 12 was less than two days ago, and the result has not been certified (September 26). Yet, he is already a member of the New York State Assembly according to its website? New York State Assembly should at least wait until the result is certified before posting Assemblyman-elect Berger on its … Read more
Real estate tax reform: All talk, no action.
City Comptroller Brad Lander is collecting an email list. There is no plan of action. If you are a senior earning no more than $58,399, your property tax could be cut by 50%. Since state and local tax (SALT) deduction is limited to $10,000 per year, I recommend that certain passive income should not be … Read more
Senate S1163A Slavery Reparation
The bill passed the Senate and Assembly on June 8, 2023, and is awaiting Governor Hochul’s signature or veto on or before December 31, 2023. Senate sponsor James Sanders of the 10th Senate District is asking the Governor to sign the bill.
Juror should be compensated if turned away at the door!
A juror was eager to serve. Her number was called according to the 888-711-5879 standby. She showed up at the Kew Gardens 120-55 Queens Boulevard Court House, but was turned away by the security guards because there were already more than enough jurors needed for the day. The guard did not take a copy of … Read more
Cool down with water mist at Queens Unisphere
Worth a trip! (July 26, 2023) One year later, out of commission after having spent $6.8 million makeover in 2020.